Associate in Science Degree in EMT - Paramedic
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 64.5 - 81.5
Term 1
11.5 - 19.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| EMS-110: Emergency Medical Responder | 4 | Not required but strongly recommended by the department. Call department head for further details (530) 895-2321. | |
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Prerequisite(s): American Heart Association Professional Health Care Provider CPR or equivalent and must be 18 years of age as of first day of class This course will instruct students to the level of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). The primary focus of the EMR is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. The course covers the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional Emergency Medical Service (EMS) response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the exam required for certification as an EMR in the state of California. |
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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | Recommended English placement varies. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math competency course selection determined by recommended placement. Math level V placement by multiple measures or test meets Math Competency. If Math Competency satisfied by placement, take an Area E course to satisfy the graduation requirement. The department also strongly recommends a solid algebraic/math background. | |
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| Butte Local Area A - Natural Science (Select One) | 1 - 5 | Department recommends BIOL-10 or BIOL-20/21. | |
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Notes:
Enrollment in EMS major coursework (term 3) requires special application for admission. Requirements include: High school graduate or GED, current NREMT certification or EMT II Certificate, current BLS CPR card.
Term 2
16.5 - 25.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| EMS-111: Emergency Medical Technician | 7 | Must be CPR certified and 18 years of age to enroll. CPR certification course on the Butte Campus is ALH-2. Alternatively, CPR Certification can be completed through various agencies (hospitals, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, etc.) | |
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Prerequisite(s): American Heart Association Professional Health Care Provider CPR or equivalent and must be 18 years of age as of first day of class This course will instruct students to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course complies with the required course content for the state of California and the curriculum consists of the required U.S. Department of Transportation EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum. The course includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. Upon successful completion the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam required for certification as an EMT in the state of California. |
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| Butte Local Area B - Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select One) | 3 | Department recommends PSY-1 or SOC-2. | |
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| Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One) | 3 - 8 | ||
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Butte Local Area E - Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Area E not required if student satisfied Math Competency with college math coursework. | |
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Term 3
21 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| EMS-170: Paramedic-Theory | 21 | Fall Only. Enrollment requires special application for admission. Applications are due at the end of April. | |
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Paramedic Program This course is the first of a two-semester long program that provides the Paramedic student the didactic information and skills required to meet the state of California requirements for paramedic training. The course meets accreditation requirements of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). The course follows U.S. Department of Transportation Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Upon successful completion of EMS 170 and EMS 171 the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam required for licensure as a Paramedic in the state of California. Anatomy and Physiology will be covered extensively throughout the course. |
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Term 4
15.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| EMS-171: Paramedic Clinical | 15.5 | Term 4 starts working day after New Year's holiday, typically January 2. | |
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Prerequisite(s): EMS 170 This course provides the Paramedic student simulation skills lab, hospital clinical and field internship experience required to meet the state of California requirements for paramedic training. The course meets accreditation requirements of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). The course follows U.S. Department of Transportation Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Upon successful completion, in combination with successful completion of EMS 170, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam required for licensure as a Paramedic in the state of California. |
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